Tuesday, March 6

UN acts on threat to Barrier Reef

THE world heritage status of the Great Barrier Reef will be scrutinised by a delegation from the United Nations concerned about environmental pressures being exerted by the boom in mining and coal seam gas drilling.

It will study reports of diseased fish that may have resulted from dredging for a new coal seam gas export port, and also a proposal to dump millions of tonnes of toxic mine waste in the waters close to the reef.

UNESCO has already expressed ''extreme concern'' about the development of a liquefied natural gas plant on an island off the coast near Gladstone. And environment groups said the visit was deeply embarrassing for Australia, because the UN investigation could conclude the reef should be reclassified as a ''world heritage site in danger''.

Editor's Note: UNESCO has already expressed ''extreme concern'' about the development of a liquefied natural gas plant on an island off the coast near Gladstone. And environment groups said the visit was deeply embarrassing for Australia, because the UN investigation could conclude the reef should be reclassified as a ''world heritage site in danger''. Hang on world, we are waiting for the Minister to speak...

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